The True Secret of Writing: Connecting Life with Language
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The True Secret of Writing: Connecting Life with Language is a contemplative guidebook by Natalie Goldberg that blends memoir, Zen-inspired philosophy, and practical exercises to help writers deepen their creative practice and connect their everyday lives with the act of writing.
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| instanceOf |
book
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writing guide ⓘ |
| author | Natalie Goldberg NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| emphasizes |
discipline in writing practice
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honesty on the page ⓘ observation of everyday life ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
deepening writing practice
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integrating writing into daily life ⓘ |
| genre |
memoir
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spirituality ⓘ writing instruction ⓘ |
| hasForm | contemplative guidebook ⓘ |
| hasPerspective | first-person narrative ⓘ |
| includes |
memoir elements
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practical writing exercises ⓘ |
| influencedBy | Zen Buddhism NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
aspiring writers
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people interested in contemplative practice ⓘ writers ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainTheme |
Zen-inspired approach to creativity
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connection between everyday life and writing ⓘ creative practice ⓘ mindfulness in writing ⓘ |
| relatedWork |
Wild Mind
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Writing Down the Bones NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| teaches |
attention to the present moment in writing
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writing as a spiritual practice ⓘ |
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